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10 Things to Know Before Buying Land
When looking for a rural land loan on a new property, there are many factors to consider to ensure that you make an informed decision. AgTrust Farm Credit has been in this business for more than a century, and with that experience, we discuss 10...View Details
How Beginning Farmers Can Manage Seasonal Income
Nowhere is the phrase “cash is king” truer than in farming. Farmers need cash to buy seed and feed, put fuel in tractors, pay employees and cover farm rent, a home mortgage and utilities. Having sufficient cash on hand throughout the year can be...View Details
Roots of Success: Tips for Strong Mental Health on the Farm
Agriculture is the number one industry in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Providing key agricultural commodities to the rest of the nation and worldwide, the pressure to produce is real for farmers in the Southeast. To be a farmer is to deal with uncertainty. And farmers have had a slew of trying circumstances of late. Here are tips and resources in managing your mental health.View Details
The 5 C's of Credit: CCO, Kip Ellington's Agricultural Credit Advice
How do you go from a chance interview to being the cornerstone of an organization? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kip Ellington, the Chief Credit Officer at River Valley, as he recounts his extraordinary journey from an unexpected hire to...View Details
How to Start a Succession Planning Conversation
Episode 12: How to Start a Succession Planning Conversation - Succession planning for farm families - It’s a process that can be complicated, emotional and just plain hard to start a conversation about.View Details
Marketing Tips To Help You Grow Your Business
Raising high-quality agricultural products can be extremely satisfying, but that’s only part of the equation for successful farmers. To generate sales and revenue, producers also must become marketers. While this may be unfamiliar territory for some...View Details
Start the Conversation on Farm Succession
Written by Wesley Tucker, Farm and Ranch Transition Specialist, University of Missouri Extension For a moment, let’s assume you are a typical Missouri farm family with three grown children. Two left the farm to pursue off-farm careers while the third...View Details
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year and across the country, your local Farm Credit association hosts in-person and virtual events designed to help you start, manage and grow your farming operation. Browse through the AgBizInfo events to find the right event for you!